Investment Aimed at Closing the Attainment Gap
A Scottish Government fund aimed at boosting the attainment levels of the most deprived pupils is set to pay out £7.5 million to schools...
Lothians Smiling as NHS Dentist Registrations Increase Again
Over 5 million now registered across Scotland – near double 2007 levels. SNP MSP Gordon Macdonald has welcomed the latest figures that...
SNP Government Seeks Views to Shape Loneliness Strategy
SNP MSP Gordon Macdonald is calling on constituents in Edinburgh Pentlands to contribute to the Scottish Government’s new consultation...
3,834 Baby Boxes Delivered In Lothians In First Six Months Of Scheme
Latest figures from the Scottish Government have revealed that the transformative Baby Box policy has already benefitted 3,834 newborns...
MSP Encourages Flu Jab Take Up
SNP MSP Gordon Macdonald has urged all eligible adults in Edinburgh Pentlands to take up the offer of a free flu vaccination. Everyone...
40% rise in Use of City of Edinburgh Council's Gyms
The number of gym goers using City of Edinburgh council-owned fitness facilities has increased by 40% since 2007, new Freedom of...